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Mental Health Counselor, NY (US)

March 29, 2023 by Women For Afghan Women

Job Position: Mental Health Counselor Reports to: Program Manager, New York Community Center Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is a grassroots, civil society organization dedicated to securing and protecting the rights of disenfranchised Afghan women and girls in Afghanistan and New York, particularly their rights to develop their individual potential, to self-determination, and to be represented in all areas of life. WAW advocates for women’s rights and challenges the norms that underpin gender-based violence wherever opportunities arise to influence attitudes and bring about change. Position Summary WAW is looking for a full-time mental health counselor who can support the women at our New York Community Center (NYCC). The NYCC provides direct side-by-side and comprehensive services to the Afghan, South Asian, Arab, and Muslim immigrant communities of New York City (NYC) and remote (phone or online) support to Afghans and other immigrants that reside outside of NYC. The position …

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Outreach Coordinator, NY (US)

March 28, 2023 by Women For Afghan Women

Job Title: Outreach Coordinator Reports to: Program Manager, New York Community Center Location: Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 Job Type: Full Time, In-Person Position Summary Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is a grassroots, civil society organization dedicated to securing and protecting the rights of disenfranchised Afghan women and girls in Afghanistan and the US, particularly their rights to develop their potential, to self-determination, and to be represented in all areas of life: political, social, cultural, and economical. WAW advocates for women’s rights and challenges the norms that underpin gender-based violence wherever opportunities arise to influence attitudes and bring about change. The Outreach Coordinator will work closely with WAW’s education, case management, and communications teams in our New York Community Center (NYCC). RESPONSIBILITIES Community Outreach & Relationship Building Promote and communicate WAW's mission and objectives, identify …

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ESOL Instructor, NY (US) (Part-Time)

March 27, 2023 by Women For Afghan Women

Job Position: English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Instructor Reports to: Education Coordinator, New York Community Center Location: 71-19 162nd Street, Unit CF-D, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 Tel: (718) 591-2434 Job Type: Part-Time, In-Person Pay Rate: $35/hour Schedule: 10am-12pm , Monday-Wednesday - or - 10am-1pm, Thursday-Friday, plus weekly preparation/administration and pre- and post-testing Start Date: August 15, 2023 Position Summary Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is a women's human rights organization based in New York City and offices in Afghanistan and Washington, DC. We are seeking a detail-oriented, creative, and energetic individual to join the New York Community Center (NYCC) team as an ESOL Instructor. This position will work directly with WAW clients in the NYCC. Candidates must have at least two years of experience in ESOL instruction and must hold a degree or certificate in TESOL. The ESOL instructor reports to the Education Coordinator. Instructors …

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ESOL Instructor, VA (US) (Part-Time)

March 26, 2023 by Women For Afghan Women

Job Position: Part-Time English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Instructor Reports to:  Virginia Community Center Education Coordinator Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is a women's human rights organization based in New York City with Community Centers in New York City and Arlington, Virginia, as well as extensive operations in Afghanistan. We are seeking a detail-oriented, creative, and energetic individual to join WAW's Virginia Community Center (VACC) team as a part-time ESOL Instructor. This position will teach classes directly with WAW clients at the VACC. Candidates must have at least two years of experience in ESOL instruction and must hold a degree or certificate in TESOL. The ESOL instructor reports to the Education Coordinator. This is a part-time, 18 hours/week position with a pay rate of $35/instructional hour. Responsibilities The ESL Instructor’s primary role will be executing the following tasks: Classroom Administration: Lead in the planning, …

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Communications Coordinator, VA (US)

March 11, 2023 by Women For Afghan Women

Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is interested in hiring a detail-oriented, well-spoken, and energetic Communications Coordinator who can support WAW’s communications, program, and development teams to raise funds; promote and showcase our positive impact, accomplishments and successes; and to raise the organization’s visibility and expand our networks of support by managing the organization’s online, press, and other communications-related presence. Remotely supervised by the Communications Manager based, in-person, at our New York Community Center (NYCC), the Communications Coordinator will be based at our Virginia Community Center (VACC) to ensure all our US-based programs’ growing communications needs are covered. The Communications Coordinator will work closely with the VACC Program Director, the VACC Program Team, WAW’s US Country Director, and the WAW Development Team. The position is full-time and hybrid, requiring three days a week in-person presence at our Virginia …

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Caseworker, VA (US)

March 10, 2023 by Women For Afghan Women

Job Title: Caseworker Reports to: Virginia Community Center (VACC) Program Manager Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is a grassroots, civil society organization dedicated to securing and protecting the rights of disenfranchised Afghan women and girls in Afghanistan and the United States, particularly their rights to develop their individual potential, to self determination, and to be represented in all areas of life: political, social, cultural, and economic. WAW advocates for women’s rights and challenges the norms that underpin gender-based violence wherever opportunities arise to influence attitudes and bring about change. Position Summary: This Caseworker post is a full-time position in Northern Virginia and reports directly to the VACC Program Manager. The Caseworker is responsible for working on various client cases in a timely manner, supporting the Staff Attorney alongside the case management team. The Caseworker will provide services using a strength-based approach. The …

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PO Box 670999
Flushing, NY 11367
Tel: +1 (929) 519-5994

New York Community Center
71-19 162nd St, Unit CF-D
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
Tel:  +1 (718) 591-2434

Virginia Community Center
5510 Cherokee Ave., Suite 110
Alexandria, VA 22312
Tel: +1 (703) 658-5209

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For more information or queries related to WAW’s Afghanistan operations, please write to: office@womenforafghanwomen.org

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